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Phys.org / Snowflake-like emergence phenomenon discovered in metal nanocrystals

Whether they're tickling your nose, hugging your eyelashes or melting on your tongue, few winter wonders are as fascinating as snowflakes.

Jan 7, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Solar physicists discover long-hidden source of gamma rays unleashed by flares

Solar physicists say they have found a key source of intense gamma rays unleashed when Earth's nearest star produces its most violent eruptions.

Jan 7, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Early hominins from Morocco reveal an African lineage near the root of Homo sapiens

An international research team reports the analysis of new hominin fossils from the site of Thomas Quarry I (Casablanca, Morocco). The fossils are very securely dated to 773,000 +/- 4,000 years ago, thanks to a high-resolution ...

Jan 7, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Stem cell engineering progress paves way for next-generation living drugs

For the first time, researchers at the University of British Columbia have demonstrated how to reliably produce an important type of human immune cell—known as helper T cells—from stem cells in a controlled laboratory ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Immunology
Phys.org / Plasma rings around M dwarf stars offer new clues to planetary habitability

How does a star affect the makeup of its planets? And what does this mean for the habitability of distant worlds? Carnegie's Luke Bouma is exploring a new way to probe this critical question—using naturally occurring space ...

Jan 7, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / A high-protein diet can defeat cholera infection, according to study

Cholera, a severe bacterial infection that causes diarrhea and kills if untreated, can be defeated with a diet high in protein, according to a new study from UC Riverside.

Phys.org / Dogs' dinners can have greater climate impact than those of their owners

Dogs fed on premium, meat-rich pet food can have a bigger dietary carbon pawprint than their owners, according to the largest study into dog food's climate impact.

Jan 7, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Research shows how immune system reacts to pig kidney transplants in living patients

Novel research led by Brazilian scientists describes the immune system's reactions in detail in the first living patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant. This paves the way for the search for therapies ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Immunology
Medical Xpress / Weight loss drugs and surgery improve fat-to-muscle ratio in obesity

Both the new weight loss drugs and bariatric (weight loss) surgery improve body composition in patients with obesity by inducing a moderate loss of fat-free mass (including lean muscle) along with a substantial reduction ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Overweight & Obesity
Medical Xpress / Multi-pronged antibodies could boost immune response to cancer

Researchers at the University of Southampton have developed a promising new way to bolster the body's immune system response to cancer.

Jan 8, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Optics research uses dim light to produce bright LEDs

Researchers at Princeton and North Carolina State University have developed a technique that substantially improves the ability to convert low-energy light into a high-energy version. The method has immediate applications ...

Jan 7, 2026 in Physics
Medical Xpress / How major nuclear protein complexes control specialized gene regulation in cancer and beyond

Precision and timing of gene expression is essential for normal biological functions and, when disrupted, can lead to many human diseases, including cancers. However, how molecular machines—protein complexes—that control ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer